V MAIL SEASON'S GREETINGS APO 40 HAWAII NEW BRITAIN PHILIPPINES COVER 1944

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V mail season's greetings apo 40 hawaii new britain philippines cover 1944 v mail season's greetings apo 40 hawaii new britain philippines cover 1944 click images to enlarge description usa v-mail sent december 19, 1944 from pfc robert w. Dennett (35029123) 3rd bn. Hq co. - 108th inf. A.P.O. 40 to charles a. Gardner, akron, ohio. Robert wilson dennett (1917-2004) possibly fought at iwo jima. According to wikipedia: (more at site) the 40th infantry division was ordered into federal service on 3 march 1941. In february 1942, the 40th infantry division was reorganized from a 'square', two-brigade, four-regiment division to a three-regiment division without any intermediate brigade headquarters.[3] thus, the 79th and 80th infantry brigades were inactivated.[3] the division departed for overseas service on 23 august 1942. The division's first overseas assignment was the defense of the outer hawaiian islands, where it arrived in september 1942.[3] training continued as defensive positions were improved and maintained. In july 1943, the division was concentrated on oahu, and relieved the 24th infantry division of the defense of the north sector. Relieved of the north sector in october 1943, the 40th entered upon a period of intensive amphibious and jungle training. On 20 december 1943, the first units left for guadalcanal,[3] and by mid-january 1944, movement was completed, and the division prepared for its first combat assignment. On 24 april 1944, it left guadalcanal for new britain. The regiments of the division took positions at talasea on the northern side of the island, at arawe on the southern side, and at near the western end. Neutralization of the enemy was effected by patrols. No major battle was fought. Heavy rain and mud were constant problems.[3] the 40th was relieved of missions on new britain on 27 november 1944 by the australian 5th division, and began training for the luzon landing. Sailing from borgen bay on 9 december 1944, the division made an assault landing at lingayen, luzon, under command of xiv corps, on 9 january 1945. Seizing lingayen airfield, the division occupied bolinao peninsula and san miguel, and advanced toward manila, include the filipino regular and constable force of the philippine commonwealth army and philippine constabulary were recaptured areas around in luzon at the mainland, running into heavy fighting in the fort stotsenburg area and the bambam hills.[3] snake hill and storm king mountain were taken in february and the 40th was relieved, 2 march. Leaving luzon on 15 march 1945 to cut behind the japanese, the division landed on panay island on the 18th and knocked out japanese resistance within ten days, seizing airfields at cabatuan[6] and mandurriao. On 29 march, it landed at pulupandan, negros occidental, advanced through bacolod toward talisay, which it secured by 2 april 1945.[3] after mopping up on negros island, the division returned to panay in june and july 1945. Sent 1944, tucked in backflap, light general wear & toning. Normal file fold to v-mail letter. Very fine condition. Base shipping is $2.00 domestic & $4.00 international. Cards / covers selling to usa address for $20.00 to $100.00 will be shipped with usps ground advantage tracking and insurance for $4.50 shipping. International also for $4.50, third party insured. All items/orders selling for over $100.00 will be based upon final sale price. Seller will combine multiple purchases. Please wait for an invoice from seller before making payment. Please take a look at my other listings. There is a clickable link to view a larger picture. The scans accurately reflect the condition yet if you have any questions please feel free to ask. Check out the store listings! Get images thatmake supersized seem small.Showcase your items with auctiva'slisting templates!The simple solution for Hip sellers.Track page views withauctiva's counter

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